Presser urges workfare to convert unemployment benefits
Jackie Presser, new Teamsters chief, calls for public service jobs for the unemployed to earn benefits, arguing it could boost productivity and repair bridges while not costing more than current unemployment benefits. He notes Reagan policies reduced inflation and rates and asks the president to consider the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Presser
Teamster
Congress
Presser
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
President Reagan
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Liberty lines War and peace by Robert M. Bartell
Washington columnist argues against a federal Peace Academy, noting longstanding sponsorship by Sen. Matsunaga and Sen. Randolph. He critiques funding plans, cites Washington and Jefferson on avoiding entanglements, and warns peace rhetoric should not justify costly programs. Reader comments invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Bartell
Washington
Liberty Lobby News Service
Iit
Sen. Spark Matsunaga
D-Hawaii
Matsunaga
Sen
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
U.S. Peace Department
War Department
Opinion on six hour plants at Packard and wage protests
Editor argues against low wage plans from Packard and others accusing big firms of pitting workers against those in need. The piece contends wages must reflect living costs and unemployment support taxes, warning such tactics threaten community unity and raise broader societal divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Mexico
General Motors Corporation
Unem
GSA Courthouse Plan Questioned by Ohio Congressman
Congressman Lyle Williams probes the General Services Administration over its reversal on a Youngstown federal courthouse project. He questions the cost comparison, seeks a public hearing, and asks for a formal explanation of the decision change. He provides district office contacts for constituents with questions or problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Williams
Ohio
U.S. General Services Administration
GSA
Youngstown
Congress
Chicago
Congressman Williams
Youngstown Rd. SE
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Washington, D.C
Death tax reform faces renewed peril in Congress
Wilson S. Johnson argues that efforts to roll back or freeze ERTA estate tax gains threaten small businesses and family farms. He cites rising exemptions from 170000 in 1981 to 275000 now and planned 600000 by 1987, notes NFIB backing S.1250 for full repeal and S.1251 to ease installment payments to aid liquidity for heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson S. Johnson
Congress
Senate
U.S. Senate
National Federation of Independent Business
NFIB
Retire ERA Comes Back As NOW Promotes Reform
NOW president Judy Goldsmith argues for reviving the ERA at the National Press Club while economists Catherine England and Robert Valero critique tax and regulatory policies. They say the marriage penalty and home industry rules hinder women's work and day care access, urging deregulation and a simpler tax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Feulner
Heritage Foundation
Equal Rights Amendment
ERA
Miami Beach
Judy Goldsmith
National Organization For Women
National Press Club
Washington
Goldsmith
Fourth Estate
America
Robert Valero
Sam
Samantha
Department of Labor
England
Valera
Vanity publishers warning from Better Business Bureau
John Moliter no warns would be authors about vanity or subsidy publishers who require up front costs. Conventional publishers pay or royalty, but vanity options risk money with uncertain sales and promotion funded by the writer. The column urges due diligence, notes song promoters and biographical directories as related risks, and provides BBB contact details in Youngstown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moliterno
Better Business Bureau
Vanity
Mahoning Valley Inc
P.O
Mahoning Bank
Youngstown
Ohio
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Liberty Lines
Jefferson
Franklin
Wlecome
Liberty Lobby Dept
Independence Ave
S.E
Public Buildings and Grounds
House Committee On Public Works and Transportation
Copley News Service
Johnson
Howland Bandwagon
Downa, Kay
Michael WN
Varveris
Eee
Janet Loew
Eeeee
Margaret A. Mollica
Business Moneger
Gordon Anderson
John Hanna
Meneger
Joseph P. Urbania
Moneger
Phoenix Publications, Inc
State St Niles
Niles
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